Laying Wide Pine Floors

"FOR BEST RESULTS, USE DRY PREMIUM BOARDS AND FASTEN THEM SECURELY TO THE JOISTS"

JLC • NEW ENGLAND EDITION • JUNE 1994/0
Most of us like the look of old pine
floors. The wide honey-brown boards
have the patina of another era. And
despite the gaps between the boards, and
the dings, dents, and knots, those boards
have a reassuring feel under foot.
Fortunately, it isn't difficult to recreate
the feel of those old floors in a new or
renovated interior. White pine is widely
available and economical, it's easy to
install, and it quickly acquires the dings
and dents of a well-used floor. It is an
excellent flooring material for living
areas that see light to moderate use.
Selecting Material
Pine used for flooring can come from
a wide variety